#b9b99d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b99d is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 15.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 16.7% and a lightness of 67.1%. #b9b99d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #73733b. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 15
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b99d color description : Grayish yellow.

#b9b99d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b99d has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0.15, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171677.

Hex triplet b9b99d #b9b99d
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 157 rgb(185,185,157)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 61.6 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,61.6%)
CMYK 0, 0, 15, 27
HSL 60°, 16.7, 67.1 hsl(60,16.7%,67.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 60°, 15.1, 72.5
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 74.475, -4.831, 14.239
XYZ 43.441, 47.447, 38.766
xyY 0.335, 0.366, 47.447
CIE-LCH 74.475, 15.037, 108.742
CIE-LUV 74.475, 1.51, 20.991
Hunter-Lab 68.882, -7.969, 14.849
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 10011101

Color Schemes with #b9b99d

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #b9b99d

Below, you can see some colors close to #b9b99d. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#b9b99d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b99d

This text has a font color of #b9b99d.

<span style="color:#b9b99d;">Text here</span>
#b9b99d background color

This paragraph has a background color of #b9b99d.

<p style="background-color:#b9b99d;">Content here</p>
#b9b99d border color

This element has a border color of #b9b99d.

<div style="border:1px solid #b9b99d;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b99d;}
.background {background-color:#b9b99d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b99d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b99d

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #050504 is the darkest color, while #fafaf9 is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #b9b99d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #acacaa is the less saturated color, while #fafa5c is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b99d is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #b6b6b6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b7b7b1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c4baa1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d4b4a4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c2b7c4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c0b99f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cab6a1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #beb8b6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population